Arrested for OUI with Marijuana in Massachusetts?  We Can Help

The laws related to the penalties for OUI with Marijuana in Massachusetts are the same as for an OUI involving alcohol.  The only real difference between an OUI with alcohol and an OUI with marijuana is that there is currently not a breath test to measure intoxication from marijuana.  Because there is no breath test, there is currently no “refusal” law as it pertains to marijuana OUI.

Civil and Criminal Penalties for OUI

Just as in the case of an OUI with alcohol, there are two individual sets of potential consequences a driver faces after being arrested for an OUI:

• Penalties from the criminal charge of OUI
• License restrictions from the Massachusetts RMV (Registrar of Motor Vehicles)

The process can be long and complicated; this is part of why it’s so important to work with an experienced OUI defense lawyer.  Richard Mulhearn can help guide you through the defense process to work towards the best possible outcome available given the facts around your case.  If you are convicted of an OUI, you will likely face some if not all of the following penalties:

•  Jail – You CAN go to jail even for a first offense OUI
•  Fines – You are levied fines by the court and also will need to pay to reinstate your license
• License Suspension – You will likely face a period with no license, followed by a period where you are required to use an Ignition Interlock Device
• Record – With an OUI on your record, rental agreements, job applications and anything else that requires a background check can be difficult
•  Insurance – With a OUI on your record you will likely pay a higher monthly insurance premium

Free Consultation – Over Phone or in my Worcester Office

If you have been arrested for an OUI in Massachusetts I can help you understand the charges against you and try to help explain what to expect.  Every case is unique, there are possible defenses based on police errors or questionable reports.  Contact me so we can talk about how to best handle your OUI charge.